Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

Graham chuckled. "Or a raise?

like

I won't keep you any longer. I'm a

late at night on his end, so

"Graham, I—"

of days. I'll return at

nod, her response tinged with

what was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there was a problem.

through the window, and

wasn't alone. He brought Persephone to

like a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire! Your house

spatula in hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms.

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